Christey has been Morro Bay’s police chief since she was hired in 2012. She’s expected to start her position in Pacific Grove on Aug. 16.

Todd served as chief of the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department in the Bay Area from 1988 to 2002. After his retirement, Todd went on to act as interim chief in Hollister, Novato, Clearlake and Fairfield, all in Northern California.